About

What is BLUEmometer?

BLUEmometer is a universal thermometer that can measure the temperature of anything you can think of. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and instantly
shows the temperature around you.

But... you might say it‘s one of many that are in
the market right now. Well, our thermometer is waterproof and that, my dear friends, makes it usable everywhere. Baby milk, bath, pool, sea, beer, wine, freezer,
fridge, etc. Oh yeah, and weather temperature, too. Just think where you need your temperature the most.

It's Waterproof.

We made our BLUEmometer hermetically sealed. This means that damp, water and other liquids won‘t get inside it.

To make sure it is completely 100% waterproof we have accepted a small drawback - the battery is not replaceable. Don't be scared and worried though. We are
using a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) module that conserves energy and a battery that is 8.3mm thick. Therefore, the battery will last you around 10,000 temperature measures, which is about 3 years of usage, if you measure temperature 10 times a day. I know, it's just numbers for you, but believe me, that is quite a lot.

If we raise $110k, we will redesign the BLUEmometer to have a replaceable battery, then it will work for centuries! Of course, in order to achieve that please share this project and let's make it happen together.

So... Where can you use it? The answer is: almost anywhere.

The thermometer is also completely food friendly. You can wash BLUEmometer before putting it in food or liquids; using dish-washing products, soap or hand sanitizer before measuring temperature.

We will ship BLUEmometer to US and EU for FREE (incl. EEA countries). Shipping to other countries have additional charges and customs taxes.

We are almost halfway!

The prototype housing

We designed our product to fit everything we need to make a good, universal and reliable thermometer. The latest BLE module, high quality accurate temperature sensor, reliable battery that will last you longer. Initially we though the housing will be only plastic. But then after testing the prototype we saw that plastic is not a very good conductor. So we introduced a metal plate in our design to improve the reaction time of temperature sensors. Here you can see the evolution of our prototype:

The initial prototype with only plastic housing

One of the first sketches of BLUEmometer

The final scheme of the housing

One of the first versions of our logo engraved on a metal conductor

You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content.

Replay with sound

Play with sound

00:00

00:00

The brain

Our first prototype - testing communications MCU

The chip

The latest PCB version with microcontroller and temperature sensor on board, the size is optimized to fit the housing. The PCB is specially designed to fit the large battery with a goal that it would last you for a very long time (minimum 3 years). We have designed the board to be ready to include other sensors (pressure and humidity) if needed. This allows to convert BLUEmometer into a weather station - guess what our stretch-goals would be? :)

Application - for iOS and Android. How it will look like:

Our app works on iOS and Android platforms - both on tablets and phones.

App functionality

Temperature. You connect your BLUEmometer and it'll show the temperature instantly

Set a Notification. Haven't reached the right temperature yet? Leave the thermometer in and set a notification to notify you.

Book of Temperatures. It's a database of temperatures and tips for things that require a specific temperature.

Key Finder. The Bluetooth module allows you to search for your BLUEmometer in the range, which is very useful when you lose your keys or other belongings.

Reinvented fun. We have changed the game of Hot & Cold. Hide your thermometer and challenge someone to find it with the Hot & Cold 2.0 function.

Celsius and Fahrenheit. Settings have the functionality to change it.

Two cases to choose from

Natural color case prototype No. 1

The two cases are made to fit a BLUEmometer perfectly. You can use
BLUEmometer with the case as the metal conductor is exposed to
surroundings. You can see that the cases are still in a prototype stage with work in progress.

Blue case prototype No. 2, frontside

Blue case prototype No. 2, backside

The cases are made from specially selected linen,
a very natural, durable and unique cloth. It is superior than cotton. Linen is stronger, has an excellent resistance to heat and sun, extraordinary resistance to chemicals, fungus, bacteria.

Why we need your help?

We reached a point where we need significant investments to
bring BLUEmometer to the market. We have come a long way so far, but that is not
enough as there are several areas where we will need your help by pledging and
buying this product:

Injection molding. Currently, we have finalized
our prototype and have prepared it for the creation of a mold. We will require a substantial
amount of funds to make one.

Waterproof technology. We already have the waterproofing technology in the prototype, the difficulty now is to copy this design over into full scale production. Planning, scheduling, organizing and assembly of a hermetically sealed product is quite a headache. And a money
drainer.

iOS and Android apps. At the moment we are at a beta stage where we have the initial coding and design. We created everything ourselves and we reached a point where we need external knowledge. The money gathered will be used to hire an app developer to finalize the coding, tie up the design, pick out all the errors and put the app on the Appstore and Playstore.

Thank you

Our team is grateful that you paid interest in our product and we hope that you enjoyed our presentation. It was a wonderful journey full of challenges so far. We hope that it will not end here, and we can move forward with this unique idea.

Thank you all who contributed to this project.

Risks and challenges

Our team's philosophy regarding any product related process is Just In Case.

Our suppliers are tested and already chosen. All the components are ready to order just a click away. Of course, we can't avoid such things as supplier delays as these things happen from time to time. We have found an injection mold company and have all the required things to start the making of it.

We have 3 potential assembly companies, which advised us it will take them around 10 weeks to reserve time and adapt their assembly line to produce our waterproof technology together with the product.

Of course, exogenous events happen, suppliers sometimes are late, assembly companies lag behind, production line is not spotless the first time. But we will do everything that is in our power to avoid and overcome occurring challenges.

If something comes up, you will be the first ones to hear it. We will keep you up to date and informed on all the steps.

Support

Select this reward

Pledge US$ 1 or more
About US$ 1.00

We will send you an email to say thank you for supporting this project. You will be included in updates of the project. Your name will be engraved in a large metal sheet with all the rest of people who contributed or more.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 2 or more
About US$ 2.00

HEY HEY HEY? Where’s the Windows app? Pledge and if we reach at least 1500 users, we will immediately start developing one. So if you see 1500 or more pledges here, you can certainly buy a BLUEmometer and, by shipment date, you will be able to measure anything you want with your beautiful Windows phone.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $20 or more
About $20

Early bird special! Get a BLUEmometer for ! You get a BLUEmometer, iOS and Android applications! Estimated RRP This is a US and EU Union (incl. EEA) price. People pledging outside US and EU (incl. EEA) add $5.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $25 or more
About $25

1 BLUEmometer for a Kickstarter-only price. You get a BLUEmometer, iOS and Android apps, a lanyard and lots of love from our team! Estimated RRP This is a US and EU Union (incl. EEA) price. People pledging outside US and EU (incl. EEA) add $5.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $225 or more
About $225

All in or nothing: 10 BLUEmometers for you and your friends (or just you, maybe?). Lanyards, apps included. This is a US and EU Union (incl. EEA) price. People pledging outside US and EU (incl. EEA) add

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $250 or more
About $250

10 BLUEmometers package but with cases! Lanyards, apps included. "Postcard yes" in the notes if you want one. This is a US and EU Union (incl. EEA) price. People pledging outside US and EU (incl. EEA) add

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 500 or more
About US$ 500

Meet the team in April 2015. We'll show you how we made our product and what is left until August shipping date. But most importantly, have a good time with us. You won't forget it, promise. Travel expenses on you, though. Nights out on us ;- )